04 March - Benjamin Harrison was sworn in as the 23rd President of the United States

 

Benjamin Harrison was sworn in as the 23rd President of the United States on March 4, 1889. He served as President from 1889 to 1893. Benjamin Harrison was a Republican and the grandson of William Henry Harrison, who was the 9th President of the United States. Harrison's presidency saw the passage of several significant pieces of legislation, including the Sherman Antitrust Act and the McKinley Tariff. Despite his accomplishments, he was defeated in his bid for re-election by Grover Cleveland in 1892.

04 March - India's first aircraft carrier warship INS Vikrant was deployed in 1961

 

India's first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, was commissioned and deployed on March 4, 1961. INS Vikrant played a crucial role in the Indian Navy and had a notable history. It was a Majestic-class aircraft carrier originally built for the British Royal Navy during World War II, named HMS Hercules. After India acquired it, it underwent significant modifications before being commissioned as INS Vikrant.

INS Vikrant played a vital role during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, supporting naval operations in the Bay of Bengal. It served the Indian Navy for several decades before being decommissioned in 1997. The name Vikrant was later given to a more modern aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant (IAC-1), which was under construction and expected to be commissioned into the Indian Navy.

04 March - James Monroe began his second term as President of the United States.

 

James Monroe began his second term as President of the United States on March 4, 1821. His first term began on March 4, 1817, and he was re-elected for a second term, serving until March 4, 1825. Monroe was the fifth President of the United States and the last of the Founding Fathers to serve as President.

Monroe's presidency is often referred to as the "Era of Good Feelings" because of the relative political harmony and economic prosperity during much of his time in office. His administration is also known for the Monroe Doctrine, a foreign policy initiative that warned European powers against further colonization or intervention in the Americas.

 

04 March - John Adams was sworn in as the second President of the United States 1797

 

John Adams was sworn in as the second President of the United States on 04 March 1797. His inauguration took place in Philadelphia, succeeding George Washington. Adams served as the Vice President during Washington's two terms and was elected as President in 1796. His presidency faced challenges, including strained relations with France, known as the "Quasi-War," but Adams is notable for avoiding full-scale conflict and maintaining peace.

Adams served one term as President from 1797 to 1801, and he was succeeded by Thomas Jefferson. His contributions to the early years of the United States, both as a Founding Father and as the second President, are significant in shaping the nation's history.

 

04 March - Shane Warne death anniversary

 

Shane Warne, was an Australian cricket commentator and former international cricketer who captained the Australian national team in One Day Internationals (ODI). Widely considered one of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, Warne was named one of the Wisden Cricketers of the Year in the 1994 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. He was the Wisden Leading Cricketer in the World in 1997 (Notional Winner). He passed away on 4 March 2022.

04 March - Lala Har Dayal passed away 1939

 

Lala Har Dayal  passed away on 4 March 1939, was great Indian revolutionary and freedom fighter. He founded the _Gadar Party_ in America. He turned down a career in the _Indian Civil Services._ His thoughts and acumen inspired many Indians living overseas in Canada and the USA to fight against British Imperialism.

04 March - Phanishwar Nath 'Renu

 

 Born on 4 march 1921, was one of the most successful and influential writers of modern Hindi literature in the post-Premchand era. He is the author of _Maila Anchal,_ which after Premchand's _Godaan,_ is regarded as the most significant Hindi novel.

04 March - National Security Day

 

4 March is celebrated as National Security Day (Rashtriya Suraksha Diwas) every year, in the honor of the Indian Security Forces. The day aims to show gratitude to all the security forces, including policemen, para-military forces, commandos, guards, army officers, and other persons involved in security, who sacrifice their life in maintaining the peace and security of the people of the country.

04 March - Bulusu Sambamurti birth anniversary

 

Bulusu Sambamurti ( 04 March 1886 – 02 February 1958 ) was an Indian lawyer, politician and freedom-fighter, who served as the President of the Madras Legislative Council from 1937 to 1942. He was thus the first speaker of Madras presidency assembly. He was popularly known as Maharshi Bulusu Sambamurti. 

03 March - Sportsmen's Day (Egypt)

 

The Egyptian sportsmen have their own professional holiday – Sportsmen's Day, that annually falls on March 3. This is not a public holiday in Egypt, but it's celebrated by the sportsmen and sports enthusiast.

Sports in Egypt is highly developed, compared to the other counties of the African continent. Many sports clubs are administratively and financially supported by regional authorities and government. Some universities have Faculty of Physical Education.

One of the most popular sports in Egypt is football. The Egyptian football clubs are well-known in Africa and in the Middle East. Some of them have fans even outside of the continent. Tennis, squash, handball, boxing and basketball are also popular in Egypt. But if we talk about the sports, we must mention speedball, the most enjoyable outdoor game, that was born in Egypt.

The athletes of Egypt annually take part in the Summer Olympic Games since 1912. Weightlifting, wrestling, boxing and swimming have received considerable encouragement.